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Episode 1: Football WeekendGiada and Todd invites some friends over to watch the big football game. Instead of the usual chips and dip, Giada takes traditional “game food” and gives it the gourmet treatment. The food is filling, but doesn’t skimp on creativity and taste with a deep fried treat, twice baked potatoes and fudge with a cinnamon touch.Episode 2: Sugar RushIt’s Halloween, so ’tis the season for a major sugar fix. Giada prepares decadent dessert with the kids in mind. She spins the chocolate turtle to perfection, turns truffles into lollipops and creates the ultimate marshmallows for trick or treaters to enjoy in a little sugar rush before heading out into the neighborhood for an evening of Halloween fun.Episode 3: Todd’s Midwestern FavoritesGiada makes a special meal for Todd, Trevor, Tommy and Kelly that reflects some of Todd and Trevor’s favorite childhood dishes. Giada gives the Midwestern classics her own special Italian/California twist.Episode 4: ThanksgivingGiada makes Thanksgiving dinner for the family. This time, forget the turkey…Giada’s making Pork Chops!Recipes:Honey-Mustard Pork Roast with BaconButternut Squash Soup with Fontina Cheese CrostiniChocolate, Chestnut and Orange TrifleEpisode 5: HousewarmingGiada has a friend who just redesigned their kitchen. The friend is having a potluck party to unveil the kitchen to friends. Giada shares her favorite potluck recipes to take to the party.Recipes:Campanelle Pasta SaladSavory BiscottiMangoes and Raspberries in Prosecco SyrupEpisode 6: ChristmasIt’s a California Christmas. Giada and family celebrate!Recipes:Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Basil-Curry MayonnaiseRicotta and Vanilla Bean PuddingsCalamari, Tomato and Caper SaladEpisode 7: Body and SoulGiada invites her yoga instructor, and some other friends, over to the house for a day of rejuvenation. Giada’s instructor leads a poolside yoga class, showing guests some simple poses that they can do anytime…anywhere…to relieve stress and tension. Giada prepares a healthy menu to be enjoyed after the class.Episode 8: Light and DeliciousGiada prepares a menu that will help viewers stick to their New Year’s Resolution to follow a healthy diet.Recipes:Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa VerdeEpisode 9: Smoke in the HouseIt’s the annual Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast and, this year, the local department is asking for Giada’s help. Instead of serving the usual boring pancakes, scrambled eggs and greasy bacon, firefighters want to impress neighbors with an upgraded menu. So, Giada helps them create the best pancake breakfast of all time. Then, Giada, Todd and Jade join their fellow neighbors to enjoy the community feast.Episode 10: Bowling NightGiada and friends go to Lucky Strike for a night of fun and bowling. Giada prepares dinner at the house first, then the group enjoys dessert at the bowling alley.Episode 11: Giada’s Sunset BrunchGiada and Todd host a backyard party that’s timed for sunset. The party is all about hanging out and being comfortable. Friends wear sweats or lounge wear and the food is gourmet comfort food. The setting is very “white world” with big poofs and mattresses in the backyard…very relaxed.Episode 12: Basic ItalianGiada prepares an Italian themed meal for her friends Sandra and Diana, who are taking Italian language classes.Recipes:Pasta alla FormianaEpisode 13: Jade’s First BirthdayIt’s Jade’s first birthday, so Giada is hosting a kids’ party in her backyard. The party has a fun animal theme complete with games and costumes.Episode 14: Aloha L.A.Giada creates a tiki-style party (Hawaiian music etc.) in her own backyard. The menu has an island flair.Recipes:Tilapia Fish Tacos with ArugulaEpisode 15: When Life Gives You LemonsGiada loves lemons. In fact, a few months ago she hosted a lunch at her house and one of her guests, Julie, brought Giada a lemon tree as a gift. Well…Giada planted that tree in her backyard. It’s grown considerably since then and now bares big, healthy, beautiful lemons. So…Giada decides to use the lemons from her tree to create a lemon themed meal.Recipes:Roasted Branzino with LemonsEpisode 16: Todd Loves Thai Todd loves Thai food and is always asking Giada to whip up some Thai inspired recipes. So, tonight, Giada decides to be a little adventurous and surprises Todd with a Thai themed meal.Episode 17: Northern ItalianGiada hosts a dinner party at her house with a menu that focuses on Northern Italian cuisine. The dinner includes a sampling of full-bodied red wines from the northern region of Italy.Recipes:Ligurian Fish Stew Episode 18: Play DateEloisa comes over to the house to hang with Giada, while the kids, Julian and Jade, enjoy a play date.Episode 19: Comfort FoodGiada shares some of her favorite comfort food recipes. These recipes are made for making you feel better.Recipes:Chicken, Artichoke and Cannellini Bean SpezzatinoEpisode 20: Pizza PartyGiada invites friends over for a pizza party. She makes the dough by scratch and comes up with three delicious pizzas recipes. Friends munch on the homemade pizzas while they make their own individual pies. Giada supplies custom “To Go” boxes so each guest can take home his pizza creation to cook and enjoy later.Episode 21: Tex Mex BBQGiada has some friends who travel to Mexico on vacation and bring home a very fun piñata for Jade. The whimsical gift inspires Giada to throw a backyard BBQ with a Tex Mex/Southwestern theme. Giada’s festive menu includes fajitas, a black bean, tomato and corn salad and yummy churros.Episode 22: Walk For LifeGiada and some of her girlfriends walk a 5K race in Los Angeles to benefit cancer research. The night before the race, Giada prepares a nutritious and energizing meal for her team to enjoy. She also makes a delicious snack for the group to munch on during the walk.Episode 23: Cucina CapriThe island cuisine of Capri is one of Giada’s favorites, and includes fresh fish, tomatoes, garlic, basil, capers and olive oil. Giada prepares a mouth-watering menu influenced by the flavors she’s grown to love during her many visits to Capri.Recipes:OrangecelloSpicy Linguine with Clams and MusselsEpisode 24: Let Them Eat CakeGiada hosts a backyard party for her friends and their kids. The menu appeals to grown-ups but offers a kid friendly twist. The party culminates with a cake decorating contest that gives each kid the chance to transform an ordinary pound cake into a spectacular, sweet, multi-tiered, out of this world dessert.Episode 25: Lunch with the GirlsGiada invites over a few of her girlfriends for afternoon of laid back fun. The colorful lunch menu is the perfect way to celebrate friendship.Recipes:Roasted Halibut with Pea and Mint SaladEpisode 26: De Laurentiis Family DinnerThe De Laurentiis family gathers for an epic family feast. Only, this time, instead of the expected Italian cuisine, Giada serves up another family favorite…Chinese.Episode 27: Giada’s Restaurant FavoritesGiada takes us on a global adventure with dishes from New Mexico, Jackson Hole and a recipe inspired by a favorite restaurant in Los Angeles.Episode 28: Picnic At The GettyGiada takes Jade and a friend to the famous Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The group enjoys the spectacular art, followed by a homemade picnic lunch in the Getty’s majestic gardens.Episode 29: College RivalryGiada graduated from UCLA, and her Aunt Dina is a student at USC. The two California colleges are archrivals when it comes to football. Today, Giada invites Dina and some friends over to the house to watch the big game, and snack on some delicious football inspired food.Episode 30: Grill It Your WayGiada visits LA’s Original Farmer’s Market, an historic hotspot with every kind of food purveyor under the California sun. She picks up a selection of meat and fish, along with seasonal veggies. Then, Giada returns to her kitchen, where she comes up with a variety of marinades and sauces. Then, friends gather around a backyard BBQ pit to grill the meat and fish to their own personal specifications.Episode 31: Paint And PartyGiada invites some friends over for a signature cocktail, fun appetizers AND a blank canvas. Each guest gets their own easel and blank canvas to create a masterpiece while they enjoy Giada’s deliciously creative menu. An artist friend is on hand to offer tips, encouragement and creative inspiration.Episode 32: Giada on IceIce-skating in California? Giada, Jade and Todd to meet up with her friend, Brian Boitano at an outdoor rink in downtown LA for an afternoon of skating in the sun. She packs a portable picnic lunch for the group to enjoy; a menu designed to warm the heart after a day on ice. Episode 33: Progressive Dinner PartyGiada plans a good old-fashioned neighborhood progressive dinner party. The evening kicks off with drinks and appetizers at one home, followed by the main course at Giada and Todd’s house. Then, the group moves up the street for dessert.Episode 34: Totally FriedAll fried, all the time! Giada prepares four dishes that are all fried, including a fried dessert. She also demonstrates a variety of easy frying techniques.Episode 35: Lunch With RaffyGiada has referred to her Aunty Raffy as her cooking soul mate. In “Lunch with Raffy,” Giada invites her aunt over for an afternoon of fun in the kitchen. Together they create a tasty lunch that is just as fun to make as it is to eat!Recipes:Brussels Sprout-Leaf SaladEpisode 36: Elegant and EasyGiada hosts an outdoor luncheon that is both elegant and easy. The menu is inspired by fresh flavors and ingredients pulled from Giada’s own herb garden and gathered at the local farmer’s market.Recipes:Baby Strawberry and Honey PiesSnap Pea and Cucumber SaladChicken with Tarragon and White WineEpisode 37: All Dressed UpThe California style is usually laid back and casual…anything goes. But tonight, Giada invites friends over for an elegant dinner party. Guests dress to impress and the menu is gourmet and sophisticated.Recipes:Asparagus Soup with Herbed Goat CheeseLemon and White Chocolate Pots de CrèmeFilet Mignon with Rosemary and Mushroom GravyEpisode 38: No Stress PartyRecipes:Ginger, Lemon and Lime MartiniGrilled Beef Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato RelishSweet Basil CheesecakeEpisode 39: Cooking School Made EasyGiada makes three of her favorite recipes that she learned as a student at Cordon Bleu in Paris. While at Cordon Bleu, Giada and her fellow students had to do everything by hand…no mixing tools or short-cuts. In this episode, Giada simplifies the recipes for the home chef, whipping up three French inspired desserts.http://www.giadadelaurentiis.com/video/shows/1/giada-at-home